Breathe Vented Carrier Owners Manual Instructions IMPORTANT! KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE. Read all instructions before assembling and using your carrier. Failure to follow each instruction can result in serious injury or death to your baby. Keep instructions and review them before attempting new carrying positions. 8lbs - 25lbs (3.6kgs - 13kgs) Instruction manuals available in additional languages at: www.infantino.com Warnings: WARNING: FALL HAZARD Small babies can fall through a leg opening. Follow instructions for use. Only use this carrier for babies between 8 lbs (3.6 kgs) and 25 lbs (13 kgs). Adjust leg openings to fit baby s legs snugly. When fastening shoulder straps, keep one hand on baby at all times. WARNING: SUFFOCATION HAZARD NEVER lean against baby. ALWAYS make sure there is enough room around your baby s face to provide a clear source of air. WARNING: Baby must face toward you until he/she can hold their head upright to avoid possible neck or back injury. This carrier is not intended to carry a baby in the backpack position. DO NOT use while participating in activities which can cause baby to shake or fall from the carrier, including but not limited to running, exercising, and/or other sports activities. It is intended for use by adults while walking or standing only. Your balance may be adversely affected by your movement and that of your baby. DO NOT lean forward with the baby in the carrier. DO NOT bend at the waist only bend at the knees to make sure the baby stays securely in the carrier. KEEP AWAY from fire and strong heat sources. DO NOT use this carrier as a child restraint in a motor vehicle. This type of carrier will not properly restrain your baby in the event of a crash. NEVER leave baby unattended in this carrier. ALWAYS check to ensure that all buckles, snaps, straps, and adjustments are secure before each use. Make sure baby is properly placed in the carrier, including leg placement, before each use. This product is subject to wear and tear over time. Inspect prior to each use. DO NOT use this product if deterioration or problems are detected. Never place more than one child in this carrier. DO NOT wear more than one carrier at a time ever. DO NOT use in showers, pools or any water environments. This box contains: 1 - Carrier Body 1 - Strap Assembly 1 - Wonder Cover Bib
Helpful Hints: * The Breathe TM Carrier is designed to be comfortable and convenient for both you and your child, and to allow more physical contact between the two of you. * Before placing baby in the carrier, correctly fit the straps to your body. * How do you know if your baby is riding at the right height? - You should be able to tilt your head forward and kiss the top of your baby s head. Carrier Body Front: Refer to these parts when reading the instructions. Head Support Area Head Support /Tightener * Facing-In Position - Baby Facing Toward You - Until your baby is able to hold his/her head upright, this is the correct position. Since there is no material between you and your infant, it affords him or her lots of close physical contact and attention, while leaving your hands free. In this position, you can entertain and bond with your baby by talking, touching, playing or just making eye-contact. * When placing your baby in or taking them out of the carrier, sitting down will make the procedure easier. Until you are familiar with the placement of baby, it is also recommended to do so over a soft surface. * It is best to limit the use of your carrier to 10-20 minutes until you and your baby are both completely comfortable in it together. * For babies between 8-11 lbs (3.6-5.0 kgs), the leg loops must be adjusted to make the leg hole smaller and to avoid a potential falling hazard. * Facing-Out Position - Baby Facing Away From You - Once your baby is able to hold his/her head up, your child is ready for a new adventure. In this position, he or she can visually explore their surroundings while maintaining a secure, close contact with you. * Wearing the carrier closer to your body and higher up on your chest will minimize the stress to your back and shoulders from prolonged use. Side Closure Hook & Loop (inside carrier body) Pocket Carrier Straps Front: Infantino i logo Leg Loop Back Strap Adjuster Leg Loop Button Shoulder Strap s (inside pocket) Shoulder Straps Wonder Cover Bib Attachment Strip: Facing-Out (inside carrier body) Head Support Wonder Cover Bib Attachment Strip: Facing-In (under straps) Hook & Loop (on shoulder Back Strap Adjustment Loop Side Closure Shoulder Strap Care Instructions Machine wash cold, separately, on gentle cycle with mild detergent. DO NOT bleach. Wipe clean with a cloth or sponge between machine washings. Drip dry only. DO NOT iron. Shoulder Strap End Shoulder Strap Adjuster 3. Hook & Loop Fastener Wonder Cover Bib
Instructions: 1 Carrier use for an Infant: Facing-In Position * Until your baby is able to hold his/her head upright, this is the correct position. 4. The round back strap adjuster should fit comfortably in the middle of your back. If necessary, pull the adjuster down by using the back strap adjustment loop. Put on the carrier straps (like a vest). The Infantino i logo will be visible on the right strap. The shoulder strap buckles should be facing down. 5. Bring the carrier body up from the hanging position. Hold the carrier body by the buckle pocket, upside down with the outside (the side with the leg loop buttons ) facing toward you. 6. Attach the side closure assembly on the side you wish to close, first by pressing the hook & loop inside the carrier body to the hook & loop on the shoulder strap flap then by fastening the side closure buckle. You will hear a click when the buckle is secure. This step will create a leg opening on the closed side. 3. Connect the two shoulder strap buckles located on each shoulder strap to their mates in the buckle pocket of the carrier body. You will hear click when buckle is secure. 7. With the carrier open on one side and the baby facing you, carefully slide the baby into the carrier by fitting his/her leg through the opening on the closed side of the carrier. * IMPORTANT! Keep one hand on the baby until all buckles and straps are properly fastened. * Make sure your baby s leg goes through the opening on the closed side of the carrier. 4. 5.
8. While supporting the baby with one hand, close the open leg hole by attaching the hook & loop and fastening the buckle. You will hear a click when buckle is secure. Using your Wonder Cover TM Bib: Facing-In Position 9. Support the baby s head by attaching the two head support buckles above each arm. You will hear a click when the buckle is secure. Adjust size of the head support by pulling both of the head support tighteners. Place the Wonder Cover TM bib between your chest and the baby s head. Press the two hook & loop circles on either side of the bib against the two bib attachment strips located on the underneath side of the shoulder straps. (Bib is reversible) * IMPORTANT! Always make sure there is enough room around your baby s face to provide a clear source of air. * IMPORTANT! Always make sure there is enough room around your baby s face to provide a clear source of air. 10. 1 Attach the leg loops to the leg loop buttons on BOTH SIDES of the carrier. (For babies over 11 lbs. or 5 kgs., this step is unnecessary.) * IMPORTANT! For babies between 8-11 lbs, the leg loops must be attached to make the leg hole smaller and to avoid a potential falling hazard. To adjust how high the baby rides on your chest, lift the baby slightly and pull the shoulder strap end forward, first on one strap, then on the other. When the baby is properly positioned, you should be able to tilt your head forward and kiss the top of your baby s head. 2 Carrier use for an Older Baby: Facing-Out Position * WARNING! The baby must face toward you until he/she can hold their head upright to avoid possible neck or back injury. * Once your baby is able to hold his/her head up, your child is ready for the facing-out position. * When the baby is carried in the facing-out position, the attachment of the leg loops is UNNECESSARY, regardless of the weight of the child. Repeat steps 1-6 of 1 of CARRIER USE FOR AN INFANT: Facing-In Position Ensure that BOTH head support buckles are unfastened, then fold down the head support area. 6. 7.
3. With the carrier open on one side and the baby facing away from you, carefully slide baby into the carrier by fitting his/her leg through the opening on the closed side of the carrier. 6. To adjust how high the baby rides on your chest, lift the baby slightly and pull the shoulder strap end forward, first on one strap, then on the other. When the baby is properly positioned, you should be able to tilt your head forward and kiss the top of your baby s head. * IMPORTANT! Keep one hand on the baby until all buckles and straps are properly fastened. * Make sure your baby s leg goes through the opening on the closed side of the carrier. * The baby should NEVER be leaning forward in the carrier. * PLEASE NOTE: The arms of smaller babies should be positioned below the head support buckles. Larger babies arms should be above the buckles, and rest comfortably over the folded down head support. 64. While supporting the baby with one hand, close the open leg hole by attaching the hook & loop and fastening the buckle. You will hear a click when buckle is secure. Using your Wonder Cover TM Bib: Facing-Out Position 5. Attach both head support buckles, making sure that the head support area remains in the folded-down position. You will hear a click when each buckle is secure. To ensure that the head support stays folded down, check that the webbing of the head support strap does not have a twist in it. If it does, unfasten the buckle, remove the twist from the strap, and refasten the buckle. Check the strap on the other side of the carrier as well. Attach the Wonder Cover TM Bib by pressing the two hook & loop circles on either side of the bib against the two bib attachment strips located inside the carrier body on either side, near the baby s chest. (Bib is reversible) The bib should then be folded over the already folded down head support. 8. 9.
Removing Baby from the Carrier: Facing In/Out * IMPORTANT! Keep at least one hand on the baby until he/she is safely removed from the carrier. If fastened, release both leg loops. Keeping one hand securely on your baby, release the two head support buckles. 3. Still keeping one hand on your baby, release the side closure buckle on one side. Put one hand on your baby inside the carrier, holding him/her to your chest. 4. Release the side closure buckle on the closed side of the carrier. With both hands, lift your baby and place them in a safe location. You can now remove the carrier from your body. Designed with in California 2011 Infantino, LLC 4920 Carroll Canyon Road, Suite 200 San Diego, CA 92121 USA www.infantino.com Complies with safety requirements of ASTM F2236-10 10. BEFORE USING THIS CARRIER: Review and save the Instruction Manual for future reference. Please call Infantino at 1-800-840-4916 (for US or Canada) with any questions or visit our website www.infantino.com. Made in China. 08302011